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Roma shows how not to handle penalty kicks

Roma shows how not to handle penalty kicks

Taking penalties is an art form. Unfortunately for Roma last night, they turned it into a dumpster fire.

Diego Perotti has been their designated spot kick taker for more than a year, but that changed last night. After missing a penalty against Cagliari last week, Perotti was replaced by Edin Dzeko. It was a costly decision as the Bosnian missed and Roma lost by a goal.

Dzeko is a striker whose greatest asset is his height, not his foot. They erred, with tragic consequences, when they replaced Perotti after a single miss.